Panasonic SC-HTB20 owner manual Audio output modes, Press and hold Mute for more than 2 sec

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Audio output modes

As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player, etc.

By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV.

To change the audio output mode

Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 2 sec.

≥The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.

While the indicator is blinking,

press [MUTE] again to change the setting.

≥The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

Audio output mode

and 3D surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effect

 

Multi-channel mode

The effects are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to all audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto mode (Direct mode)§1

The effects are

 

(Factory preset)

applied to Multi-

 

 

 

 

 

2

channel audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The effects are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to 2 channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

audio sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2ch mode

The effects are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to any audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

§1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted.

§2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multi- channel audio.

When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be automatically canceled if the audio signal’s sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz.

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Contents Home Theater Audio System Unit Button-type battery Lithium batteryPlacement FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.ATable of Contents REEX1267A White AccessoriesSupplied items System SC-HTB20Active subwoofer Standby/on switch Í/IControl reference guide Unit care Remote controlTo replace a button-type battery Clean the system with a soft, dry cloth≥Choose a placement method that suits you best Selecting the placement methodPlace the speakers using Stands Speaker feet Speaker bases Speaker system When attaching the speakers to a wallWhen placing the speakers in front of the TV When carrying the active subwoofer  When placing the speakers on a wallAssembling the speakers Place the speakers horizontally177 mm 631/32q I 200.5 mm 757/64q Drive a screw not supplied into the wallFit the speaker securely onto the screws with the holes WhiteFront view Rear view Place the speakers verticallyAttach the front ornaments Connect the speaker cablesFit the speakers securely onto the screws with the holes Place the speakers using the standsWhen placing the speakers on a table Speaker foot Place the speakers using the speaker feet  Place the speakers using the speaker bases Cord not supplied Wall Screw eye not supplied Horizontal placementVertical placement When placing the speakers on a wallWhen placing the speakers on a table Horizontal placement Vertical placement3D compatibility What is ARC?Connections Make the connectionActive subwoofer Connection with other devicesPreparation Hdmi standby pass-throughRED AC power supply cord connectionSpeaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same color  Press Mute Using this unitPress i VOL j to adjust the volume of the speakers Press Í to turn on the systemImage of 3D sound field To adjust the dialog effect level3D sound Press and hold Mute for more than 2 sec To change the audio output modeAudio output modes Linked operations with the TV Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM What is Viera Link Hdavi Control?Auto gain control Remote control codeAdvanced operations Changing the dual audioTo turn off Viera Link Hdavi Control TroubleshootingTo turn off the volume limitation To reduce the clear-mode dialog effectSound Indicator blinks for 10 sec Indicator illuminationHdmi SpecificationsLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Limited WarrantyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Panasonic Canada Inc Limited Warranty only for CanadaL4W 2T3 Ambler DriveMississauga, Ontario
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SC-HTB20 specifications

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